A lusciously dry Riesling
intertwined with enchanting exotic fruit characters
The finish is elegant with a lovely almond whiffle
with the promise of rocky minerality lingering on the finish
the Mourvedre is responsible for the earthy notes and then the wine finishes with spicy Grenache which seems to express black and/or white pepper notes and followed by the super dark and dense Petite Sirah which adds depth
ANGELO GAJA COSTA RUSSI (BARBARESCO) 2017 Bottle:1 A lusciously dry RieslingDark ruby purple. Beautifully elegant aroma's of violets, red fruits, citrusy notes and spicy plum rise from the glass. The wine has a very clear fruit expression, opening on the palate with red orange, plum and a hint of licorice. The balance between aroma and flavor is striking. Costa Russi, of the three single vineyards, seems to be the least structured, yet it has remarkable texture, mouth filling fruit, monumental length and impresses with it's